Lipstick Queen The Metals Lipstick Review, Swatches, Photos

With the holiday season on it’s way, everything will be shiny and sparkling and bright. Why should your lips be any different? Poppy King of Lipstick Queen, has created three magnetic shades that are as eye catching as a new set of jiggle bells. Available in three festive shades, peachy nude, red and wine, these lipsticks have a lovely satin and metallic finish.

Lipstick Queen The Metals Lipstick

The Metals collection have a gunmetal casing with interference iridescent pattern that flows over the case and reflects a rainbow of color. Each had has a pigmented metallic compilation of reflective color and sparkle.

Product: The Metals lipstick goes on very smooth without any drag or dry feeling. It gives great coverage without feathering.

Pigmentation: Semi-opaque coverage without feathering or bleeding. The Metal Red has rich color with additional metallic gold and red sparkles.

Application: The application was smooth and moisturizing without feeling too wet or slick. The color is buildable without being blotchy and flaking. The color is very rich so I did experience some lip staining after all day wear.

Texture: The texture was very smooth. It feels similar to applying a lip balm or firm but creamy chapstick. Even when building on more cover, I didn’t experience any stickiness or smearing.

Longevity: I wore each color for about 6 hours during normal daily activities and didn’t experience any negative effect. I didn’t experience any feathering, bleeding or smearing. However, the color did stain my lips a little after normal wear.

Quality Of Ingredients: This product contains Apricot Kernel Oil that easily absorbs into skin and won’t leave it feeling overly sticky. Apricot Kernel Oil is proven to reduce bumps and red marks on the skin and can be used to treat sunburn, razor burn, eczema and psoriasis. It also contains Vitamin E that has anti-oxidant effects.

Value Vs. Cost

Cost per unit | $24.00 / 7 grams of product = $4.00 per gram

Overall | The Metals lipsticks are a great addition to your holiday travel bag. The colors are beautifully alluring and the texture is amazing. The metallic pigment is not too overbearing and gives the perfect amount of shimmer. The satin finish shades lasts throughout the day without reapplying and the formula is moisturizing to keep you lips pillow soft while battling the elements holiday shopping. I was impress by how smooth but firm application was and I was happy with the moisturizing formula. I would definitely recommend The Metals for the holiday season and/or any lipstick collection.